Google Earthhas opened up the globe to students with nothing more than a computer with an Internet connection. The potential of Google Earth is enormous. Students can see real images of Gallipoli, Normandy or Venice. They can create literary and historical tours such as those on Google Lit Trips .
Google Maps
Google Mapshas the potential to tranform the way Geography is taught in the classroom. Students can locate places and look at satellite images of almost any location in the world.
Google Street View
Google Street View is an element of Google Maps, allowing users to see a 360 degree view from the street level of a location. For geographers, this can mean that students can analyse the cultural features of a landscape. For students of literature, history and politics, they can virtually stand where great moments in history and literature have taken place.
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Google Earth
Google Earthhas opened up the globe to students with nothing more than a computer with an Internet connection. The potential of Google Earth is enormous. Students can see real images of Gallipoli, Normandy or Venice. They can create literary and historical tours such as those on Google Lit Trips .
Google Maps
Google Mapshas the potential to tranform the way Geography is taught in the classroom. Students can locate places and look at satellite images of almost any location in the world.
Google Street View
Google Street View is an element of Google Maps, allowing users to see a 360 degree view from the street level of a location. For geographers, this can mean that students can analyse the cultural features of a landscape. For students of literature, history and politics, they can virtually stand where great moments in history and literature have taken place.View Larger Map
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